Wood Road Lane, Bury, BL9 5QA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BL9 5QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.2%	50.3%	2.1%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	51.8%	49.7%	-2.1%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	27.5%	27.3%	-0.2%	37.9%	-10.6%
Married: Opposite sex	52.9%	50.4%	-2.5%	44.2%	6.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	2.7%	3.1%	0.4%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	12.5%	13.3%	0.8%	9.1%	4.2%
Widowed	4.3%	5.5%	1.2%	6.1%	-0.6%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	59.2%	60.2%	1.0%	48.4%	11.8%
Good health	26.2%	27.6%	1.4%	33.6%	-6.0%
Fair health	12%	8.2%	-3.8%	12.7%	-4.5%
Bad health	2.3%	2.6%	0.3%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around BL9 5QA this area, 6.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.4%	6.3%	-3.1%	18.2%	-11.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	7.8%	-2.8%	9.6%	-1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	10.6%	-6.3%	13.4%	-2.8%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	5.9%	0.8%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	13.3%	3.9%	16.9%	-3.6%
Degree or Similar	43.9%	52.9%	9.0%	33.8%	19.1%
Other	4.7%	3.1%	-1.6%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.0%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	96.8%	99.3%	2.5%	81.4%	17.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.8%	96.7%	-0.1%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	0.3%	2%	1.7%	6.1%	-4.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	96.7%	0.3%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.1%
5-10 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0.3%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.4%	76.7%	14.7%
Ireland	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
No passport held	5.3%	13.5%	-8.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.7%	37.2%	-1.5%
Christian	59.3%	46.2%	13.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Wood Road Lane dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood Road Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Elton average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,100

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BL9 5QA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wood Road Lane are based on 31 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wood Road Lane, Bury, BL9 5QA

Estimated Average Property Prices for BL9 5QA

Average Price
£362,020

Semi-Detached
£546,331

Terraced
£278,236

Detached
£235,921

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£11,062

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wood Road Lane

Average Price
£371,441

Semi-Detached
£555,441

Terraced
£308,492

Detached
£438,498

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£11,249

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wood Road Lane

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Wood Road Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£430,000	2025-08-08	£442,101
9 Wood Road Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£265,000	2025-07-18	£274,000
3 Wood Road Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£255,000	2024-12-20	£266,425
7 Wood Road Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£182,000	2022-02-10	£216,347
13 Wood Road Lane, Bury, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£413,000	2021-05-14	£517,904

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BL9 5QA

Employment

BL9 5QA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

BL9 5QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	101
Retired	63
Self-Employed	37
Part-Time Employee	25
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Human health and social work activities	27
Professional, scientific and technical activities	21
Manufacturing	16
Education	15
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Information and communication	8
Transport and storage	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elton County Nursery School Alston Street , BL8 1SB	- not rated	2,886 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR	4out of 4	3,959 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Summerseat Methodist Primary School Rowlands Road , Summerseat BL9 5NF	3out of 4	738 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Summerseat Methodist Primary School Rowlands Road , Summerseat BL9 5NF	- not rated	738 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Old Hall Primary School Springside View , BL8 4LU	3out of 4	955 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Old Hall Primary School Springside View , BL8 4LU	- not rated	955 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holcombe Brook Primary School Longsight Road , Holcombe Brook BL0 9TA	3out of 4	1,288 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodhey High School Bolton Road West , Ramsbottom BL0 9QZ	- not rated	1,848 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodhey High School Bolton Road West , Ramsbottom BL0 9QZ	- not rated	1,848 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY	2out of 4	2,183 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY	- not rated	2,183 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN	3out of 4	2,981 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG	- not rated	4,187 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB	- not rated	4,753 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Summerseat House School Summerseat Lane , Holcombe Brook BL0 9UD	- not rated	991 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Potters House School 4 - 6 Arley Avenue , BL9 5HD	- not rated	2,239 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiya Holcombe Hall , Holcombe Old Road BL8 4NG	- not rated	2,427 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Pathfinders School 111 Whalley Road , Shuttleworth BL0 0DG	- not rated	3,627 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Chesham House School Chesham House , Thrush Drive BL9 6JD	- not rated	3,780 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Falshaws Farm Shop	Nabbs Farm, Rowlands Road		947 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Hamers Arms	Hamers Arms, 23 Higher Summerseat		754 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lorna's korner	50 Newcombe Road		931 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brooksbottom Cricket Club ASHBORNE DRIVE	grass pitches	607 yd
Old Hall Primary School SPRINGSIDE VIEW	grass pitches	966 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	100.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	9.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	9.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	16.45 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	16.45 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	1.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1.19 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BL9 5QA